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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3180
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Apr 26, 2011

KSC-2011-3180

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage of the SpaceX COTS-2 Falcon 9 rocket is being moved into a SpaceX hangar at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3181
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Apr 26, 2011

KSC-2011-3181

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage of the SpaceX COTS-2 Falcon 9 rocket is being moved into a SpaceX hangar at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3179
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Apr 26, 2011

KSC-2011-3179

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage of the SpaceX COTS-2 Falcon 9 rocket is being moved into a SpaceX hangar at...

KSC
NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

The X-34 demonstrator is shown being taken out of its hangar and placed on the tarmac. The X-34 was classified as...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3178
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Apr 26, 2011

KSC-2011-3178

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage of the SpaceX COTS-2 Falcon 9 rocket is being moved into a SpaceX hangar at...

KSC
NASA image: EC00-0198-2
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-2

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

AFRC
NASA image: EC00-0198-85
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-85

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

AFRC
NASA image: EC00-0198-1
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-1

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

AFRC
NASA image: EC00-0198-102
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-102

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

AFRC
NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

Pictured here is an artist's concept of the experimental X-33 in-flight. The X-33 program was designed to pave the...

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NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
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May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

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NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
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May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

AFRC
NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
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May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3692
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Jun 12, 2009

KSC-2009-3692

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing, and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3691
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Jun 12, 2009

KSC-2009-3691

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing, and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3690
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Jun 12, 2009

KSC-2009-3690

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing, and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: X-15 Documentary
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Feb 1, 2021

X-15 Documentary

X-15 Documentary focused on the X-15 as a near-space vehicle. Early test footage, engineers in mission control room,...

AFRC
NASA image: Sun Emits 3 X-class Flares in 2 Days
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits 3 X-class Flares in 2 Days

Three X-class flares erupted from the left side of the sun June 10-11, 2014. These images are from NASA's Solar...

GSFC
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jul 1, 2001

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This image shows the central region of the spiral galaxy NGC 4631 as seen edge-on from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jun 1, 1977

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This photograph is of the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2 telescope being checked by engineers in the...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1977

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This photograph is of the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2 telescope being evaluated by engineers in the...

MSFC
NASA image: 20 Years Of Science With NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
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Sep 5, 2019

20 Years Of Science With NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory

The 20th year of the Chandra X-ray Telescope was celebrated at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's planetarium. The...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Apr 15, 1997

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This photograph captures the installation of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, formerly Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics...

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NASA image: NICER Lift Time-lapse
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Dec 23, 2015

NICER Lift Time-lapse

The Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) box-shaped X-ray Timing Instrument (XTI) is lifted and...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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